This pistachio cream cheesecake is a classic American-style baked cheesecake with an irresistible pistachio twist. I absolutely love pistachio spread (I’m quite happy eating it straight from the jar with a spoon!), so it was only a matter of time before it
Spitzbuben are delicious buttery sandwich biscuits with their characteristic little “window” filled with jam. They are a traditional part of Advent and Christmas celebrations in German-speaking countries and originated in South Tyrol. Their British counterpart
Ricciarelli are delicious almond biscuits traditionally associated with the city of Siena in Tuscany. These Italian treats have the characteristic shape of a grain of rice, with a lightly crisp, cracked exterior and a wonderfully soft, chewy centre, much like macarons.
Basque cheesecake has never been so luxurious. This pistachio version takes the classic Basque cheesecake to a whole new level and may well become your favourite way to make it! Rich, creamy and packed with pistachio flavour, it has the signature
A traditional Polish murzynek with the warm flavours of festive spices. This richly chocolatey cake is wonderfully aromatic, beautifully moist thanks to the addition of plum jam or plum butter, and stays fresh for several days. It’s a quick and easy way to satisfy any chocolate craving
These hazelnut truffles, made with roasted hazelnuts and sweetened condensed milk, taste like a luxurious version of Nutella and are impossible to get tired of… They’re absolutely delicious!
It’s time to start baking gingerbread! These biscuits were made for Wiktoria’s school Christmas charity fundraiser, but they also turned out to be the perfect warm-up for the festive season. The children, of course, were eager to help :). Half the kitchen ended up covered in icing,
Nothing more needs to be said – they’re traditional, well loved in Poland and instantly recognisable. Katarzynki gingerbread biscuits are quite hard immediately after baking (which is perfectly normal) and soften after a few weeks. One of their greatest advantages is that
Delicious little apricot and marzipan truffles, perfect for Christmas. They’re incredibly easy to make – simply blend all the ingredients into a smooth paste. The filling is soft and pliable rather than firm, making it ideal not only for truffles but also as a filling for homemade chocolates
This nutty poppy seed cake is one of the most delicious vegan poppy seed cakes you’ll ever try. More importantly, it’s perfect for anyone with food intolerances, as it’s made without eggs, dairy or gluten. It’s everything a great poppy seed cake should be – packed with
This poppy seed braid is a sweet, twisted yeast loaf filled with poppy seeds. It isn’t a traditional poppy seed roll (makowiec) – the filling is simply sweetened ground poppy seeds, so it can be served just like a challah: with your favourite jam or toasted and enjoyed
Panforte is a traditional Italian Christmas delicacy with a long history, originating in the city of Siena in the 13th century. There are no words to describe just how delicious it is! Its texture is most similar to nougat – slightly chewy and sticky, intensely flavoured
A gingerbread cheesecake, although nothing stands in the way of calling it a cake. An incredible combination of many noble festive flavours: warming spices, cheesecake, rum, cinnamon, plum preserves and Amaretto… The cheesecake and gingerbread layers are baked
Fig and cinnamon cheesecake is an exceptional dessert and one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had in a long time. Which is rather surprising, considering I’m not particularly fond of dried figs ;). The combination of nuts, figs, cinnamon, orange and creamy cheese is
A creamy baked pistachio cheesecake with a rich pistachio flavour and a delicate sour cream topping. Until now, you could find a recipe on the blog for a pistachio cheesecake made entirely from scratch. Since pistachio paste (pistachio butter) has become
Festive little bites inspired by traditional German stollen, so popular during the Christmas season. This simplified version uses baking powder and bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast, making the cookies quick and easy to prepare. Delicious hardly begins
Festive American-style cookies based on my favourite chocolate chip cookie recipe, enriched with walnuts and dried cranberries. Crisp around the edges and soft in the centre, they’re easy to make and require only basic pantry
Drunken Plum Cake is a layered cake filled with Nutella cream, plum preserve and, most importantly, plenty of dried prunes soaked in rum. It’s perfect for Christmas or later for New Year’s Eve celebrations! A family-sized cake that’s ideal for sharing, served as neat